Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $1,500$1,900
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $1

    At

    Category
    TrailTrail
    3.5
    4.4
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox 30 Silver TKRockShox Recon Gold RL
    Shock
    RockShox Monarch RRockShox Monarch R
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Alivio, FSASLX, Deore
    Drivetrain
    3 × 92 × 10
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    120mm120mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm120mm
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    The Giant Stance 27.5 2 and Giant Stance 27.5 1 are both 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bikes. The Stance 27.5 2 has a 3 × 9 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears, while the Stance 27.5 1 has better components and a better fork.
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    30 mph

    Stance 27.5 2

    28 mph

    Stance 27.5 1

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    ALUXX-grade aluminum, 4.7" suspension

    ColorBlack / Green

    ALUXX-grade aluminum, 4.7" suspension

    ColorBlack / Green

    Fork

    RockShox 30 Gold TK Solo Air w/ lockout, OverDrive steerer, 120mm travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Recon Gold RL Solo Air w/ Pushloc lockout, 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 120mm travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    RockShox Monarch R

    RockShox Monarch R

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA, Press Fit

    FSA, Press Fit

    Stem

    Giant Sport

    Giant Connect

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect Trail, High rise, 31.8mm

    Giant Connect Trail, High rise, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Giant Connect, upright

    Giant Connect, upright

    Seatpost

    Giant Sport, 30.9mm

    Giant Connect, 30.9mm

    Pedals

    N/A

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Alivio

    Shimano SLX, Shadow+

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Alivio

    Shimano Deore

    Crank

    FSA Comet, 22/30/40

    FSA Comet, 24/38

    Shifters

    Shimano Alivio

    Shimano Deore

    Cassette

    Shimano HG200 11x34, 9-speed

    Shimano HG50 11x36, 10-speed

    Chain

    KMC X9

    KMC X10

    Brakes

    Shimano M355, Hydraulic disc, [F] 180 [R] 160

    Shimano M355, Hydraulic disc, [F] 180 [R] 160

    Brake Levers

    Shimano M355, Hydraulic disc

    Shimano M355, Hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant Alloy, Double-wall

    Giant Alloy, Double-wall

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 32h, QR

    Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR

    Rear Hub

    Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 32h, QR

    Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR

    Tires

    Maxxis Ardent, 27.5x2.25

    Maxxis Ardent, 27.5x2.25

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